By Dan Walsh Rated as one of the world’s greatest horse trainers, Wexford-born Aidan O’Brien, from Donard, Poulpeasty, near Clonroche, today (Sunday) recorded his 4,000th success as a trainer when Henry Longfellow (10/11 fav) ridden by Ryan Moore won the Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes at the Curragh. Named in honour of O’Brien’s unrelated predecessorContinue reading “4,000th winner for Wexford’s Aidan O’Brien”
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Kiltealy wins county sport award
By Dan Walsh Aspire Gymnastics Academy, in Kiltealy, has been chosen winners of the Wexford County Award in this year’s Texaco Support for Sport initiative and €5,000 has been presented to the club to help fund the purchase of new gymnastics equipment. Established in 2019, the academy is committed to teaching gymnastics to all levels andContinue reading “Kiltealy wins county sport award”
Vintage and Heritage at Coolgreany
By Dan Walsh at Coolgreany The 6th annual Coolgreany Vintage and Heritage Show got off to a perfect start this evening (Saturday) with the official opening parade through the village lined on both sides of the street by large crowds. The parade was led by a piper followed by a number of steam engines ofContinue reading “Vintage and Heritage at Coolgreany”
Woman, (80s) dies at Cahore Beach
A local woman in her 80’s has died at Cahore North Beach. Cahore Inshore Rescue team were called to the scene at 5.09pm yesterday (Friday) evening. Efforts to resuscitate the woman by two nurses who were on the beach at the time were unsuccessful. A defibrillator was deployed. Paramedics also assisted at the scene. SheContinue reading “Woman, (80s) dies at Cahore Beach”
Bishop Nash pays tribute to Canon Felix
By Dan Walsh Bishop Ger Nash has led tributes to Very Reverend Canon Felix Byrne, Parochial House, Monaseed, Gorey, Co. Wexford and formerly of Ballygullen, Camolin, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on Friday. He was aged 94 years. In a statement to WexfordLocal.com, Bishop Nash stated; “I was privileged to haveContinue reading “Bishop Nash pays tribute to Canon Felix”
New water mains for 60 Wexford taps
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Wexford County Council is replacing approximately 600 metres of ageing backyard service connections with modern water mains, which will allow for 60 households to be connected to the new mains. The works, which are due to begin over the coming days, are a critical step in conservingContinue reading “New water mains for 60 Wexford taps”
Gorey calls on Government to resolve pay and staff shortages
By Dan Walsh in Gorey St. Aidan’s Day Care Centre at Gorey has reopened its Respite Service today (Friday) following a decision made at a management meeting yesterday (Thursday) and a visit from Anne Rabbitte, T.D., Minister of State at the Department of Health and at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and YouthContinue reading “Gorey calls on Government to resolve pay and staff shortages”
Tributes paid to Felix Canon Byrne
By Dan Walsh The death has occurred of Very Rev. Felix Canon Byrne, C.C., Monaseed. He was aged 94 years. A statement in the Craanford Monaseed Parish Newslatter reads; “It is with great sadness that we awoke to the news on Friday morning that Fr. Felix has gone to his eternal reward. He has beenContinue reading “Tributes paid to Felix Canon Byrne”
Kilmore couple die in Rome
By Dan Walsh Two people killed in a road traffic incident while on holiday in Rome have been named as Paul and Mary O’Reilly, aged 59 and 60, from Lannabeg Kilmore. They died just before lunchtime yesterday (Thursday) while crossing a dual carriageway at an intersection on the Cristoforo Colombo in the south of theContinue reading “Kilmore couple die in Rome”
Wexford users asked to conserve water
By Dan Walsh Just when we thought the summer had bid farewell the September temperatures have soared to record levels – once described as an Indian Summer – and Uisce Éireann today renewed its appeal to the public to ‘Think Water Conservation’ as warm weather returns and demand increases. This comes as over half ofContinue reading “Wexford users asked to conserve water “
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